Bookkeeper

Day Star Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Star Inc is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper who reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with all legal requirements. The role involves collaborating with other departments to uphold a positive guest experience and contribute to the organization’s success.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and knowledgeable in GAAP, QuickBooks, and Excel.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and strong accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel and basic accounting systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management and communication in a team.
• Self-starter with accountability and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and maintain the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Process accounts payable/receivable and deposits.
• Assist with budgeting data and year-end audit preparation.
• Maintain organized physical and digital files.
• Record donations in donor database and track 1099s.
• Payroll processing.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

QuickBooks

Excel

Accounting software

Math skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team player

Self-starter

Accountability

Problem-solving

Tools

Donor database

Financial software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Bookkeeper to join our team. The Bookkeeper reports to Daystar’s Executive Director and works closely with our Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with all legal requirements. They will be responsible for collaborating with other departments to uphold a positive guest experience and contribute to the overall success of the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has a strong understanding of best practices in accounting. In addition, the ideal candidate should also possess the following qualities associated with Daystar's mission: faith, honesty, compassion, affection, humanity, meekness, patience and cheerfulness.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including recording financial transactions and maintaining the general ledger.
• Conduct general ledger reconciliation to ensure the accuracy of accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions regularly.
• Utilize financial software to streamline bookkeeping processes.
• Assist in budgeting processes by providing relevant financial data and analysis.
• Execute accounts receivable/payable processes, ensuring timely billing.
• Process checks and electronic payments.
• Record donations in donor database.
• Prepare and make deposits.
• Assist with data for yearly audit.
• Maintain and organize physical and digital files.
• Track and follow up on pending requests to ensure a smooth 1099 process.
• Payroll processing.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficient with QuickBooks, Excel, and basic accounting systems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, self-starter.
• Accountability.
• Problem-solving.